Hot Cacao ~ Pure Chocolate

Cacao is one of the richest plant-based sources of iron & antioxidants. Cacao has anti-inflammatory, brain, nervous systems and heart-healthy nutrients making cacao a delicious food as a medicinal drink. Cacao is bitter; bitter flavours are great for stimulating our digestive enzymes and boosting our metabolism.

I drink pure unprocessed cacao powder every single day – warm in winter and cold in summer. I find there is something very deeply nourishing and satisfying about drinking cacao. It is a great little pick-me-up and something I have when I want something with some-body & depth to it, a drink-snack of sorts.

We are talking pure cacao powder – not “dutch processed” (aka chemically processed). No sugar or hot chocolate stuff added blend – just straight powder. Spice it with a little cinnamon, vanilla, cayenne, pumpkin spice, | cake spice blend. Add walnut milk for a truly hormone balancing treat. Sweeten with a dash of Maple Syrup if you need to take the edge off the bitter.

Serves1 mug
Cooks in
Prep time 2mins

Iron
Iron is a mineral essential for building red blood cells, carrying oxygen to lungs & tissues, cellular energy metabolism, healthy brain & immune functions.

Foods high in Iron;
Spinach, kale, parsley, nettles, seaweed, algae, leafy greens, potato skin
Red meat, poultry, liver, fish, shellfish - sardines,
Eggs, Mushrooms,
Tofu, Black Beans, Chickpeas, Lentils, Beans
Quinoa, Teff, Oats, Buckwheat, Rice, Millet, Barley, Wheat
Seeds pumpkin & squash, pistachios, hemp, flax, almonds, cashews, cacao, dark chocolate,
Dried fruits apricots, raisins, molasses
Brain Healthy
Brain Healthy recipes have ingredients that support healthy brain and tissue repair, growth and development, cognitive function and memory
Anti Oxidants
Anti-oxidant are phytonutrients that can help slow & prevent cellular damage from free radicals that can cause disease. Many plants contain anti-oxidants.
Anti Inflammatory
Recipes have ingredients with anti-inflammatory nutrients and avoid common inflammatory foods like sugar, gluten, dairy and processed food. A whole food diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods can help relieve symptoms of inflammation within the body. Inflammation is at the root of most disease = dis-ease.
Heart Healthy
Heart Healthy recipes have lots of whole grains, fruits & vegetables. A diet rich in plant foods, low in refined fatty foods can help lower cholesterol.